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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,451.70, 57,672.69 and 12,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,451.70, 57,672.69 and 12,159.10 is: 18,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,451.70 : 57,672.69 = 12,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,451.70/57,672.69 = 12,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,451.70x = 57,672.69 × 12,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,451.70x = 701,248,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,248,004.98/38,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,237.11

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